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Old 9th Mar 2003, 11:36
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moku
 
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This is what we came up with....
(wording is not exact on all questions but is as far as I remember it)
1. A bi metallic strip fire warning is delayed,
a) To allow for vibration
b) To wait for another warning
c) To wait for temp to stabilize

2. An accumulator is charged to 1200psi, when the system pressurizes to 3000psi the gauge on the gas side of the accumulator will indicate?
a) 1200 psi
b) 1500 psi
c) 3000 psi
d) 4200 psi

3. If cabin pressure is showing -200ft, at FL290
a) Max cabin altitude will be reached and the pressure relief valve will be opened.

4. APU is used is on the ground and can be used in flight for:
a) Air conditioning and Electrics
b) Electrics only
c) Air conditioning only
d) ???????

5. Apart from energy storage what does a Hydraulic accumulator do?
a) Store Pressure
b) ??
c) Store fluid
d) Compensate for Pa surges in the system

6. A distributor distributes
a) A high voltage from the primary coil to the spark plug
b) A high amperage from the primary coil to the spark plug
c) A high voltage from the secondary coil to the spark plug
d) A high amperage from the secondary coil to the spark plug

7. In the main landing gear strut
a) Forces are damped by nitrogen
b) Forces are damped by a viscous fluid
c) Forces are damped by nitrogen and a viscous fluid
d) Forces are damped by air

8. Multiple engine A/C fire warning
a) Light and unique Bell for each engine
b) Light for each and 1 bell
c) Bell for each engine and 1 light
d) Light for each and 1 bell

9. After the power stroke which valves are open?
a) Inlet
b) Inlet and Outlet
c) Outlet
d) None

10. On a cold day just after start you notice a slightly high oil pressure this is,
a) Normal as long as it settles soon after
b) Abnormal and the engine should be shut down immediately
c) Indicates that the oil needs changing
d) Abnormal and the flight can continue as long as a mechanic is notified

11. The reason for twist on a propeller is,
a) To increase the tip speed
b) To have increase the lift at the root
c) To have an even pressure across the entire blade surface

12. Where is the strainer
a) Upstream of the Needle valve
b) Upstream of the diffuser
c) Downstream of the diffuser

13. If the elevator jams on a servo tab
a) Total loss of control
b) Control reversal
c) Heavy stick forces


14. A Mach trimmer is used to prevent?
a) The nose down in supersonic flight

15. On a Subsonic A/C the C.P moves. (Mach No. high)
a) To the trailing edge
b) To the trailing edge
c) Midway of the wing

16. In some aircraft the outboard ailerons are locked out when?
a) The aircraft speed is high and the flaps are up
b) The gear is up

17. Kruger flaps are located?
a) On the trailing edge outboard
b) On the leading edge outboard
c) Trailing edge inboard
d) Leading edge outboard
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